Climate Insights for Shifang

China

Hottest
August
31°C peak88°F peak
Coldest
January
3°C low37°F low
Wettest
July
245 mm rain9.6 in rain
Best to Visit
April, May
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Shifang is temperate. The average annual temperature is 17°C and approximately 1,188 mm of precipitation falls per year. Shifang receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Shifang is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, June. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 3°C. Light snow can occur between January and December.The climate in Shifang is temperate. The average annual temperature is 63°F and approximately 46.8 in of precipitation falls per year. Shifang receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Shifang is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, June. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 37°F. Light snow can occur between January and December.

Temperature

0°10°20°30°40°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 9°Average: 6°Min: 3°FebMax: 11°Average: 8°Min: 5°MarMax: 17°Average: 13°Min: 10°AprMax: 22°Average: 18°Min: 15°MayMax: 26°Average: 22°Min: 18°JunMax: 28°Average: 25°Min: 22°JulMax: 30°Average: 27°Min: 23°AugMax: 31°Average: 27°Min: 24°SepMax: 25°Average: 22°Min: 20°OctMax: 19°Average: 17°Min: 15°NovMax: 15°Average: 12°Min: 9°DecMax: 10°Average: 7°Min: 4°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 48°FAverage: 43°FMin: 37°FFebMax: 52°FAverage: 46°FMin: 40°FMarMax: 62°FAverage: 56°FMin: 50°FAprMax: 72°FAverage: 65°FMin: 58°FMayMax: 78°FAverage: 71°FMin: 65°FJunMax: 83°FAverage: 77°FMin: 71°FJulMax: 86°FAverage: 80°FMin: 74°FAugMax: 88°FAverage: 81°FMin: 75°FSepMax: 77°FAverage: 72°FMin: 68°FOctMax: 66°FAverage: 62°FMin: 58°FNovMax: 59°FAverage: 54°FMin: 49°FDecMax: 49°FAverage: 44°FMin: 39°F
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Temperatures in Shifang vary considerably across the year, with a 28°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 31°C and the mean temperature sits around 27°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 3°C and an average of 6°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 6°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 6°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Shifang vary considerably across the year, with a 51°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 88°F and the mean temperature sits around 81°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 37°F and an average of 43°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 11°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 10°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 37mmSnow: 4mmFebPrecipitation: 44mmSnow: 3mmMarPrecipitation: 50mmSnow: 0mmAprPrecipitation: 72mmSnow: 0mmMayPrecipitation: 89mmSnow: 0mmJunPrecipitation: 102mmSnow: 0mmJulPrecipitation: 245mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 208mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 158mmSnow: 0mmOctPrecipitation: 101mmSnow: 0mmNovPrecipitation: 48mmSnow: 0mmDecPrecipitation: 36mmSnow: 2mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6in8in10inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 1.5inSnow (in): 2inFebPrecipitation: 1.7inSnow (in): 1inMarPrecipitation: 1.9inSnow (in): 0inAprPrecipitation: 2.8inSnow (in): 0inMayPrecipitation: 3.5inSnow (in): 0inJunPrecipitation: 4inSnow (in): 0inJulPrecipitation: 9.6inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 8.2inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 6.2inSnow (in): 0inOctPrecipitation: 4inSnow (in): 0inNovPrecipitation: 1.9inSnow (in): 0inDecPrecipitation: 1.4inSnow (in): 1in
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Shifang is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1,188 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 99 mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 245 mm of rainfall. August and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 36 mm. That's 209 mm less than July, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic. Light snowfall can occur between January and December, totalling around 10cm annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 4cm.Shifang is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 46.8 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3.9 in per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 9.6 in of rainfall. August and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 1.4 in. That's 8.2 in less than July, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic. Light snowfall can occur between January and December, totalling around 4in annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 2in.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 4km/hFebWind Speed: 5km/hMarWind Speed: 5km/hAprWind Speed: 6km/hMayWind Speed: 6km/hJunWind Speed: 5km/hJulWind Speed: 5km/hAugWind Speed: 5km/hSepWind Speed: 5km/hOctWind Speed: 4km/hNovWind Speed: 4km/hDecWind Speed: 4km/h
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0mph5mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 3mphFebWind Speed: 3mphMarWind Speed: 3mphAprWind Speed: 3mphMayWind Speed: 3mphJunWind Speed: 3mphJulWind Speed: 3mphAugWind Speed: 3mphSepWind Speed: 3mphOctWind Speed: 3mphNovWind Speed: 3mphDecWind Speed: 3mph
Wind Speed

Shifang is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 5km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is April, averaging 6km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, with average winds dropping to 4km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Shifang is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 3mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is April, averaging 3mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, with average winds dropping to 3mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 0mph between the calmest and windiest months.

Best Time to Visit

Jan6°43°F
Feb8°46°F
Mar13°56°F
Apr18°65°F
May22°71°F
Jun25°77°F
Jul27°80°F
Aug27°81°F
Sep22°72°F
Oct17°62°F
Nov12°54°F
Dec7°44°F

The best time to visit Shifang is during April and May, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 80 mm per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 31°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 3°C. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely. Pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.The best time to visit Shifang is during April and May, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 68°F with modest rainfall averaging 3.1 in per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 88°F, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 37°F. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely. Pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Shifang based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Shifang based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in inches (in) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
3 °C37 °F
9 °C48 °F
4 km/h3 mph
37 mm1.5 in
4 cm2 in
Feb
5 °C40 °F
11 °C52 °F
5 km/h3 mph
44 mm1.7 in
3 cm1 in
Mar
10 °C50 °F
17 °C62 °F
5 km/h3 mph
50 mm1.9 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
15 °C58 °F
22 °C72 °F
6 km/h3 mph
72 mm2.8 in
0 cm0 in
May
18 °C65 °F
26 °C78 °F
6 km/h3 mph
89 mm3.5 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
22 °C71 °F
28 °C83 °F
5 km/h3 mph
102 mm4 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
23 °C74 °F
30 °C86 °F
5 km/h3 mph
245 mm9.6 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
24 °C75 °F
31 °C88 °F
5 km/h3 mph
208 mm8.2 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
20 °C68 °F
25 °C77 °F
5 km/h3 mph
158 mm6.2 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
15 °C58 °F
19 °C66 °F
4 km/h3 mph
101 mm4 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
9 °C49 °F
15 °C59 °F
4 km/h3 mph
48 mm1.9 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
4 °C39 °F
10 °C49 °F
4 km/h3 mph
36 mm1.4 in
2 cm1 in